Kaitlan Toelle

Mr. Melhuish

English Literature

6 December 2016

Annotated Bibliography

sports.

"The Importance of Multi-sport Participation." NFHS. N.p., 6 June 2106. Web. 08

Dec. 2016. https://www.nfhs.org/articles/the-importance-of-multi-sport-participation/

In this article Rerick talks about the importance of kids playing sports in high

school. .The main goal within their department is making sure the students are

enjoying their time in the program they are in . They want them to have fun. If athletes

want to play multiple sports, they hope their parents are supportive of them. They have

so much pressure on them so sports is kind of thing they look forward to everyday.

They focus on sports and not getting into other trouble.

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Http://www.facebook.com/GlobalSportsDevelopment. "Benefits of School-Based Sports -

Global Sports Development." Global Sports Development. N.p., 21 Feb. 2014. Web. 08 Dec.

2016.http://globalsportsdevelopment.org/benefits-of-school-based-sports/

In this article they talk about the benefits of being in high school sports and how it can help kids

out. It cn help with weight control, self esteem issues, problem solving skills, social competence,

academic achievement, and it can also lead to reduced juvenile arrests, teen pregnancies, and

school drop outs. The health benefits have been proven in the past twenty years that kids have

been healthier. Not only can it lead to decreases in obesity but better eating habits.

"The Social and Academic Benefits of Team Sports." Edutopia. N.p., 29 Dec. 2105. Web. 08 Dec.

2016. https://www.edutopia.org/discussion/social-and-academic-benefits-team-sports
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In this article the author explains how sports can help a kid out with social and physical benefits.

A University of Kansas study looking at the performance of students in grades 9 to 12 showed

that more than 97% of student athletes graduated high school, 10% higher than those students

who had never participated. Physical activity naturally increases blood flow to the brain and

activates endorphins, chemicals that are released when you exercise. Endorphins can impact your

mood and work performance which means athletes may be more willing to do more with their

life. Athletes were also shown to have better G.P.A than non athlete students.

Envoc. "LHSAA." Athletes vs. Non-Athletes: Some of the Benefits of Playing Sports | The Huddle |

News. N.p., 26 Oct. 2011. Web. 08 Dec. 2016. http://www.lhsaa.org/news/the-huddle/athletes-vs-

non-athletes-some-of-the-benefits-of-playing-sports
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In this article the author talks about the benefits between athletes and non-athletes. They tend to

have better attendance records, higher self esteem and more self discipline, female students

receive just as many personal benefits and satisfaction as guys do, and students that participate in

sports and more likely to graduate high school. They also tend to pursue a better future for

themselves and strive for greater success in life. A survey of Fortune 500 companies found that

over 90% of corporate executives participated in sports during high school.

The Mycenaean. N.p., 2 Dec. 2016. Web. 08 Dec. 2016.

http://themycenaean.org/2012/12/the-benefits-of-high-school-sports/

In this article the author shows how kids that play sports in high school have a higher chance of

succeeding in life. Students have the opportunity to meet kids with the same intention in life and

they can push each other to reach their goals. Students on sports teams find a sense of

brotherhood with their respective teammates, enabling them to form friendships and not only

survive but also thrive during high school. There are so many advantages because students have
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a will to get up and do something achieve goals to have a successful life. Students have to do

well in school in order to play sports therefore students who play sports have better grades. Even

studies were done in the 90s and got the same advantages as now a days.